MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER COUNCILL MODEL

Catalog Number	0196L20
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one of the surgeons went to blow the balloon and it malfunctioned and fell off the pt.This issue occurred on a total of 3 instances on different patient.Doe for one of the events (b)(6), other dates not available.1 sample available for return ref: (b)(4), lot nghs088.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because this investigation did not result in any additional findings and no sample was available for evaluation.No actions can be taken at this time since a root cause was not identified.A dhr review is not required as the lot number is unknown.The instructions for use were found adequate and states the following: sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause the balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single patient use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Do not exceed recommended capacities.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Bard and bardex are registered trademarks of c.R.Bard, inc.Or an affiliate.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Correction- e udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one of the surgeons went to blow the balloon and it malfunctioned and fell off the pt.This issue occurred on a total of 3 instances on different patient.Doe for one of the events (b)(6), other dates not available.1 sample available for return ref: (b)(4)lot nghs088.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one of the surgeons went to blow the balloon and it malfunctioned and fell off the pt.This issue occurred on a total of 3 instances on different patient.Doe for one of the events june 24th, other dates not available.1 sample available for return ref: (b)(4) lot nghs088.Per follow up information received via email on 11sep2025, the surgeon inserted the balloon and blew up the balloon only to have the catheter slip out.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported issue was confirmed - manufacturing related.Received 3 unopened foley catheters and 1 foley catheter in opened packaging.Verified material number 0196l20 and batch number nghs0888.Visual inspection noted no obvious observations visual inspection of the sample noted using the (in-house) syringe attempt to inflate the catheter balloon with 10 ml methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) and upon inflation solution leaked out of pinhole found in inflation arm measuring (0.015").The labeling is found to be adequate.A review of the device history records did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.No additional actions can be taken at this time.Correction: d,e,h.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER COUNCILL MODEL
• Common Device Name: FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 22383972
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-05425
• Device Sequence Number: 15643649
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741017940
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741017940(11)230619(17)280131(10)NGHS0888
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/21/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0196L20
• Device Lot Number: NGHS0888
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2025; 01/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2025; 01/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown